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Tigers Secure Perfect Start, McGonigle Shines in Detroit Debut

The Detroit Tigers maintained their unblemished record, defeating the Padres 5-2. Framber Valdez, in his first game with the Tigers after a two-year stint with the Astros, delivered a strong performance, allowing just two runs on seven hits with five strikeouts in six innings. Valdez kept the ball low for groundouts and dominated the strike zone.

The Tigers tied the game early with a run, but rookie Kevin McGonigle stole the spotlight after being robbed of his first major league home run. Errors mounted for the Padres in the late innings, setting the stage for a wild eighth. Three consecutive walks, a fielding error, and bases loaded tied the game. McGonigle then battled ten pitches against reliever Wandy Peralta, fouling off five before hitting a two-run single to right-center for the lead. Dillon Dingler added another RBI hit shortly after.

Valdez recovered from a sixth-inning hiccup, staying efficient with 63 of 83 pitches for strikes. Closer Kenley Jansen secured the win with a scoreless ninth, his 477th career save as he pursues 500. The Tigers aim for a sweep tomorrow night at 8:40 PM on Detroit SportsNet, riding the momentum from Valdezs command and McGonigles clutch performance.

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